HMD 211 Test Latest Update @ 2024
Top 3 leading causes of death in US - Answer heart disease, cancer,
stroke
What are macronutrients? - Answer carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
what are micronutrients? - Answer vitamins and minerals
what nutrients are high in the american diet? - Answer added sugar,
sodium, saturated fat, calories
what nutrients are low in the american diet? - Answer vitamin D,
calcium, potassium, fiber
why is the american diet unbalanced? - Answer convenience of fast
food and sweet drinks
What are nutrition recommendations from reputable sources (like the
USDA) based on? - Answer a consensus
Who is the best source of nutrition information? Who may give
questionable nutrition advice? - Answer Licensed dietitian, a trainer,
website
what are principles of a healthy diet? - Answer variety, balance,
moderation, nutrient density, energy density
nutrient density - Answer number of nutrients in a food compared to
number of calories
energy density - Answer number of calories compared to the gram
weight of food
balance - Answer eating from all food groups
moderation - Answer not over consuming a particular nutrient
Mandatory info on food labels - Answer name of product, net weight
of food, name/address of manufacturer, list of ingredients, additives
